French & Double Doors

French & Double Doors in Pompano Beach, FL | Winslow Windows & Doors

French and double doors change how a home breathes. They open a living room or primary suite to the patio, pool deck, or garden and bring daylight through both panels. In Pompano Beach, they also have to do something harder: stand up to hurricane season without flexing, leaking, or losing a pane. Winslow Windows & Doors installs impact-rated French and double doors across our PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass lines, and we’ve been doing it in Pompano Beach long enough to know what the wind zone asks of every opening. Call (904) 893-3309 to schedule a free on-site measurement and quote.

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Product Overview - French & Double Doors

Paired impact-rated French doors with laminated glass in every lite give you symmetrical sightlines and multi-point locking hardware for interior-to-exterior openings. That’s the short version. The practical version is this: you get a wide, elegant opening that doesn’t become the weak point of your home when a storm tracks toward Broward County.

These doors are built around the physics of hurricane-prone construction. The frame carries the load, the laminated glass holds under impact, and the locking hardware ties both panels into the frame at multiple points instead of one flimsy latch. We see these doors most often on rear elevations facing pools and patios in neighborhoods like Harbor Village, Garden Isles, and Cresthaven, where homeowners want the indoor-outdoor connection without giving up protection.

Architecturally, French doors read as classic Florida. The symmetrical panels frame a view cleanly, and they work on Mediterranean, Key West, coastal contemporary, and mid-century homes alike. The difference between a standard French door and the impact version we install in Pompano Beach is not cosmetic. It’s structural. The laminated lites, reinforced frame, and multi-point hardware are engineered as a system, and that system is what earns the Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers we reference on your quote.

Technical Specifications

• Frame materials: Aluminum and vinyl, chosen per exposure and coastal proximity.
• Maximum width: Up to 96 inches wide for paired panels, giving you a generous clear opening.
• Glass options: Laminated impact glass with PVB interlayer, Low-E insulated glass, tinted glass, and clear glass.
• Finish options: White, almond, bronze, black, and tan.
• Hardware: Multi-point locking hardware that engages at multiple points along the frame for security and seal integrity.
• Design pressure: Matched to your specific wind zone, up to +/-100. Never higher, because the right rating is the one your zone requires.
• Compliance documentation: Miami-Dade NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers available per configuration.

Hurricane & Compliance Performance

Laminated Impact Glass - Every lite carries a PVB (polyvinyl butyral) interlayer. When the glass takes a hit, that interlayer holds the broken pieces in the frame instead of letting them become airborne. The panel cracks, it doesn’t blow out. That matters as much for daily security in Pompano Beach as it does for a hurricane.

Miami-Dade NOA / Florida Product Approval - Our French and double door configurations carry Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance and Florida Product Approval numbers issued per configuration. We verify the exact documentation on your specific quote, because each size and configuration carries its own approval.

FBC / HVHZ Compliance - These doors are engineered to Florida Building Code High-Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements. Pompano Beach sits in Broward County’s HVHZ jurisdiction, so this is not an optional upgrade. It’s the standard the building department expects.

TAS 201 / 202 / 203 Testing Context - HVHZ-rated products are tested under the TAS protocol family. TAS 201 covers large-missile impact, TAS 202 covers cyclic wind-pressure loading, and TAS 203 covers forced-entry resistance. These are the tests that separate a real impact door from a door that just looks like one.

Design Pressure for Your Wind Zone - Design pressures are matched to your wind zone, up to +/-100. We never spec a higher pressure rating than your zone requires, because the goal is the right product for the opening, not an inflated number. Your quote will state the specific design pressure for your configuration.

Energy Performance - Low-E and insulated glass options are available for the French and double door configurations. Low-E coatings reflect heat while allowing light, which helps on west-facing openings in Pompano Beach where the afternoon sun is relentless.

Color & Glass Options

Finish choice in Pompano Beach is usually about matching the rest of the home’s openings and trim. White and almond stay the most popular on older Florida ranches and Key West-style cottages. Bronze and black read more contemporary and pair well with dark window frames. Tan works beautifully on Mediterranean elevations with stucco in warm earth tones. Every finish we offer is available across the aluminum and vinyl frame options.

On the glass side, laminated impact glass is the foundation of every French and double door we install in Pompano Beach. Clear laminated glass gives you the truest view and maximum daylight. Tinted glass reduces glare on east- and west-facing exposures. Low-E insulated glass adds a thermal barrier, which is worth considering if the opening faces direct afternoon sun. Our team will walk you through which combination makes sense for your elevation and how you use the room during our on-site measurement.

Installation by Winslow Windows & Doors in Pompano Beach

An impact-rated French door is only as good as its installation. We’ve replaced doors in Pompano Beach that carried the right NOA paperwork but failed in real storms because the rough opening wasn’t prepared correctly, the frame wasn’t shimmed square, or the perimeter seal was done with whatever foam was on the truck. That’s the difference between a product rating and a performing opening.

Our installation process begins with a pre-install inspection of the rough opening, the wall condition, and the existing flashing. We check for rot in older Pompano Beach homes, especially near the coast where salt air accelerates deterioration. We then set the frame level, plumb, and square before anchoring, because a racked frame stresses the glass and defeats the engineering. The perimeter is sealed with AAMA 812 low-expansion foam, which insulates and seals without bowing the frame. Our installation practice follows AAMA 2400/2410 standards for window and door installation.

After the doors are hung and the hardware is adjusted, we run a final water test on the sill and perimeter, then walk you through operation, cleaning, and locking. We’re familiar with Pompano Beach permitting and the HVHZ documentation the building department asks for, and we’ll make sure your approval paperwork matches the configuration on site. Improper installation compromises the NOA-rated system. That’s why we handle it ourselves instead of subbing it out.

Frequently Asked Questions - French & Double Doors

What wind zone and design pressure is the French & Double Doors rated for?
Design pressures are matched to your specific wind zone, up to +/-100. Your quote will state the exact design pressure for your configuration and opening size. Call (904) 893-3309 to have us assess your elevation and provide that number in writing.

What is the lead time on French & Double Doors in Pompano Beach?
Lead time varies by manufacturer and configuration, and it changes through the year. We’ll give you a current estimate when you quote, and we don’t pad the timeline to manage expectations. Call (904) 893-3309 to ask about current lead times for PGT, CGI, CWS, ES Windows, ECO, and Mr-Glass configurations.

Does a French & Double Door require a Miami-Dade NOA or Florida Product Approval submittal for my permit?
Yes. Pompano Beach is in an HVHZ jurisdiction, and your permit package will need the approval documentation for your specific door configuration. Winslow Windows & Doors provides the correct NOA and Florida Product Approval numbers per configuration so your permit moves without delay. Call (904) 893-3309 and we’ll confirm the exact documentation for your opening.

Can I customize the size or configuration of my French & Double Doors?
Yes, within the product’s engineering limits. Paired doors can reach up to 96 inches wide, and we’ll work within your rough opening to maximize glass area. Configuration changes affect design pressure and approval documentation, so customization is handled on a per-quote basis. Call (904) 893-3309 to discuss your opening.

How do I maintain the frame and hardware?
Wash the frame and glass with mild soap and water, keep the tracks and sill clear of sand and debris, and lubricate the multi-point hardware annually. In Pompano Beach’s salt air, a quick rinse every few months during the dry season extends the finish life significantly. We’ll show you exactly what to do at install, and we’re one call away if anything feels stiff or misaligned: (904) 893-3309.

Get a Quote - French & Double Doors in Pompano Beach

The fastest way to firm up pricing on French and double doors is an on-site measurement. We’ll assess your elevation, wind zone, rough opening, and finish needs, then give you a written line-item quote. Call (904) 893-3309 to schedule your free measurement and start the conversation.

Written by the team at Winslow Windows & Doors, serving Pompano Beach with Florida hurricane-impact window and door installations.